Here’s an EASY, delicious recipe for Baked Apple Fritters — all the flavor of classic fritters without frying! Soft, cinnamon-apple-filled, and topped with a sweet glaze. 🍎✨
🍎 BAKED APPLE FRITTERS
Ingredients (makes 10–12 fritters)
For the fritters:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 large apples, peeled & diced (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for apples)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup applesauce (or more milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the apples
In a skillet, cook:
- diced apples
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Cook 3–5 minutes until slightly softened. Let cool.
2️⃣ Mix the batter
In a bowl, whisk together:
- flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg
In another bowl, whisk:
- eggs, milk, applesauce, vanilla
Combine wet + dry, then fold in cooked apples.
Batter should be thick like drop-biscuit dough.
3️⃣ Form the fritters
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 1/4 cup each) into rustic mounds.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 12–15 minutes
until lightly golden and set.
5️⃣ Glaze
Mix powdered sugar + milk + vanilla.
Drizzle over warm fritters OR dip tops for a thicker coating.
⭐ Optional Upgrades
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts
- Use apple pie spice instead of cinnamon
- Double dip in glaze for a doughnut-style finish
- Brush warm fritters with melted butter before glazing
🍂 Serve With:
- Coffee or tea
- Vanilla ice cream
- Warm caramel sauce
If you want, I can also give you:
🍁 Air fryer version
🍏 Caramel apple fritters
🍩 Apple fritter loaf cake
Just tell me!
